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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.32, 2,442.92 and 984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.32, 2,442.92 and 984.32 is: 1,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.32 : 2,442.92 = 984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.32/2,442.92 = 984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.32x = 2,442.92 × 984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.32x = 2,404,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,615.01/1,770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.29

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